Special Education Teacher, All Grades (2026–27)

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher, All Grades (2026–27) role is onsite in New Orleans, LA, with regular Monday–Friday work hours established with a supervisor; occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with experience, but no numeric amount is specified. KIPP New Orleans Schools serves students through a network of college- and career-preparatory public charter schools and aims to create academic excellence and opportunity. The teacher provides rigorous, accessible instruction and supports students’ academic, social, and behavioral growth. The role also manages special education casework, including IEP development and implementation, progress reporting, records, and coordination with related service providers, helping students access learning and meet their goals.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction
• adapt lessons and provide accommodations and modifications for students with IEP/504 plans
• use student work and assessment data to guide instruction
• build classroom routines and communicate with students and families
• develop and implement IEP plans, maintain special education records, manage progress reports and service logs, and collaborate on student evaluations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

all grades

2026–27

new orleans la

kipp new orleans schools

special education

iep

504 plans

classroom instruction

student assessment

family communication

monday–friday

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) match up to the first 5% of salary and bonuses
• health and wellbeing benefits
• customizable health coverage, disability and life insurance, FSA, dental and vision
• approximately 30 paid holidays and additional paid time off
• professional development.

Why this role

Full-time, 100% onsite position; bachelor’s degree required; state teaching credential and at least two years of urban open-enrollment school teaching experience are strongly preferred. Benefits include a 403(b) match, health coverage, paid holidays and time off, and professional development.

About the employer

KIPP New Orleans Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.